Kiteboarding Australia Governance and Constitution Updates
On 25 June 2026, Kiteboarding Australia held a Special General Meeting to adopt a new Constitution and commence implementation of an enhanced hybrid governance model.
Why has the constitution and governance model been amended?
The update of the Constitution and shift to a hybrid governance model is not unique to Kiteboarding Australia. As a National Sporting Organisation recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), KA has worked closely with the ASC to align its updated constitution and the governance model with industry best-practice.
The Constitution represents a modernisation of KA’s governance framework and reflects:
• the evolving needs of the sport nationally;
• alignment with ASC’s governance principles; and
• the introduction of a hybrid governance model.
The implementation of the hybrid governance model is aimed at:
• reducing duplication and administrative burden on volunteers
• improving consistency and compliance
• allowing sports to operate effectively even where local structures are limited; and
• supporting long-term sustainability and growth.
What does this mean for kiting and winging participants?
The updates to KA’s constitution and governance arrangements are designed to streamline the operations of the sport and ensure that management and volunteers can focus on providing opportunities for participation in kiting and winging.
This process has been undertaken by the majority of National Sporting Organisations over the past few years, supported by the ASC.
Our priority is to deliver an exciting calendar of events throughout the 2026/2027 Summer Season, maintaining our world-class insurance program for all members, advocating for beach access and supporting all state bodies and schools with their programs.
KA will post updates and additional information to this webpage as we transition to the new constitution.
What are the key changes I need to know about?
The key change is moving to a hybrid governance model in some states, where KA will support state committees to deliver the sport, rather than the states operating under their current state association model.
The new Hybrid model creates a more connected and flexible national structure, where Kiteboarding Australia can provide stronger support and continuity, while still maintaining local input through state committees.
This will make it easier to deliver events, manage compliance, and ensure the sport operates smoothly and consistently across the country.
Initially, Kiteboarding Queensland and NT, Kiteboarding New South Wales and Kiteboarding Victoria will be transitioning to the new state committee model. Kite and Wing Western Australia (formerly Kiteboarding WA) and Kiteboarding South Australia will continue to operate under their current models.
We are looking for volunteers to get involved at a state level and to help support events. Whether you’re keen to help on event days or take on a longer-term role, there are plenty of ways to be involved and we would love to hear from you.
If you’re interested, please take two minutes to complete the form here so we can match you to the right opportunities or email gm@kiteboardingaus.com.
When will these changes come into effect?
These changes will be staged over the next 12 months, with the initial focus on meeting compliance requirements and establishing the new committees in NSW, QLD and Victoria.
The updated constitution will come into effect from the end of the next Annual General Meeting on 22 October 2026.
Will this affect my membership fees?
No - the changes to the constitution and adoption of the hybrid governance model does not directly impact membership fees.
Membership fees are reviewed each year as part of KA’s annual budgeting process. The membership fees for the 2026/2027 season (from 1 September 2026) are currently being finalised and will be published on our website in the coming months.
Despite increasing operational costs, KA has worked hard in past years to minimise the impact of this for members – in fact, the price of full membership products have not increased since November 2021.
Membership fees contribute to KA’s world-class insurance program, ongoing advocacy for beach and waterway access and investment into delivery of programs and events that grow participation in kiting and winging. The adoption of the hybrid governance model is anticipated to create efficiencies and more opportunities in the sport.